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Scurry, William – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

William Scurry – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38916672   NAID File Unit: 38916670     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443200

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 31, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newark

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38916672

NAID File Unit: 38916670

Microform: M1817

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